Tarkington
3330 W 71ST ST, Chicago, IL, 60629
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 7, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (4)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS' TOILET ROOMS (1-3RD FLOOR) WITHOUT ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER. CURRENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.0F-60.0F IN GIRLS, 62.2F-70.5F IN BOYS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F-120F OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030. (HOT WATER IS OBSERVED IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN KITCHEN RESTROOMS).
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR KITCHEN OFFICE WITH DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP AND 1/4 IN GAP ON SIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOOKS STORED IN MILK CRATES IN PRE-K CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ITEMS IN CLEANABLE CONTAINERS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM 112. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 18, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.